https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Jonas Hector fired Germany into the semi-finals of Euro 2016 at Italy's expense after an epic round of 18 penalty kicks that saw players from both sides produce stunning misses in Bordeaux on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.it/20160702/germany-beat-italy-6-5-on-penalties-in-euro-2016-quarter-final Sun, 03 Jul 2016 01:53:10 +0200 germany-beat-italy-6-5-on-penalties-in-euro-2016-quarter-final Europe's titans clash on Saturday when Germany and Italy meet in the plum Euro 2016 quarter-final with huge stakes for both countries. https://www.thelocal.it/20160701/italy-go-into-germany-clash-with-psychological-advantage Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:59:48 +0200 italy-go-into-germany-clash-with-psychological-advantage The Italian team almost seemed delighted after Robbie Brady's 90-minute strike put the Republic of Ireland through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Wednesday night. https://www.thelocal.it/20160623/italy-happy-to-see-sporting-ireland-qualify-in-spite-of-defeat Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:51:42 +0200 italy-happy-to-see-sporting-ireland-qualify-in-spite-of-defeat Spain boss Vicente del Bosque admitted he would rather have avoided a Euro 2016 last 16 clash with old foes Italy after a 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20160622/italy-draw-not-ideal-for-spain-del-bosque Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:03:52 +0200 italy-draw-not-ideal-for-spain-del-bosque As Italy and Sweden face eachother on Friday, The Local Italy's Patrick Browne and The Local Sweden's Lee Roden pit the two countries against each other in a cultural head to head: but which will be the victor? https://www.thelocal.it/20160617/italy-vs-sweden-a-cultural-head-to-head Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:21:26 +0200 italy-vs-sweden-a-cultural-head-to-head Rome transport workers are expected to hold a four-hour strike on Monday evening, coinciding perfectly with Italy's opening Euro 2016 fixture. https://www.thelocal.it/20160613/rome-transport-workers-strikeduring-italys-first-euro-match Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:28:43 +0200 rome-transport-workers-strikeduring-italys-first-euro-match Italy coach Antonio Conte said his side won't expect an easy ride at next summer's Euro 2016 in France after being drawn in Group B with Belgium, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland. https://www.thelocal.it/20151213/conte-wary-as-italy-draw-belgium-sweden-and-ireland Sun, 13 Dec 2015 13:40:19 +0100 conte-wary-as-italy-draw-belgium-sweden-and-ireland Italy secured qualification to Euro 2016 with a game to spare on Saturday after a stirring 3-1 win away to Group H rivals Azerbaijan. https://www.thelocal.it/20151011/italy-cruise-into-euro-2016-football-finals Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:26:08 +0200 italy-cruise-into-euro-2016-football-finals Monaco forward Stephan El Shaarawy said Italy won't be taking Azerbaijan lightly when the Azzurri travel to Baku on Saturday looking to seal qualification for Euro 2016 with a game to spare. https://www.thelocal.it/20151009/italy-wont-take-azerbaijan-lightly Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:26:57 +0200 italy-wont-take-azerbaijan-lightly Andrea Pirlo's status as one of Italy's 'untouchables' has been shaken after the Azzurri legend was sidelined by coach Antonio Conte in the wake of criticism following a mediocre performance in a Euro 2016 qualifier. https://www.thelocal.it/20150907/italy-ponder-pirlo-on-way-to-euro-2016-finals Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:38:54 +0200 italy-ponder-pirlo-on-way-to-euro-2016-finals A first-half penalty from Daniele De Rossi allowed Italy to beat Bulgaria 1-0 in Palermo on Sunday to push them closer to the Euro 2016 finals. https://www.thelocal.it/20150907/de-rossi-fires-italy-top-after-bulgaria-win Mon, 07 Sep 2015 10:06:01 +0200 de-rossi-fires-italy-top-after-bulgaria-win